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Father Kareem Smith to Offer Young Adult Mass Sept. 7

The next Young Adult Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral will be Wednesday, Sept. 7, at 7:30 p.m. Father Kareem Smith, administrator of St. Michael the Archangel parish in the Bronx, will be the … more

8/24/22

SCHOOL YEAR BEGINS—The wet skies did not deter students of St. Mary’s School in Fishkill on their first day of school Sept. 6. Above, principal Tom Hamilton gladly accepts supplies from parents dropping off their children near the entrance of the pre-K to grade school in Dutchess County. In the background, Father Joseph Blenkle, the pastor of St. Mary, Mother of the Church, joins the first-day activity.

Building Community Begins With Faith at Fishkill Catholic School

Principal Tom Hamilton of St. Mary’s School in Fishkill sounded ready for the opening day of school even before the Labor Day weekend began. … more

By JOHN WOODS | 9/7/22

Iona University Adding Two Teams to Sports Roster

Men’s lacrosse and women’s acrobatics and tumbling will be added as the 22nd and 23rd intercollegiate athletic programs offered by Iona University in the 2024-2025 academic year, the … more

9/7/22

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9/11/19

Iona University students in New Rochelle celebrate following the July 12 announcement that the institution’s name was changed from college to university. From left are Alesandra Payne ’24, Tonian Fullerton ’24, Maria Foley ’23, Brenden Martinez ’24 and Devon Gabriel ’23.

Iona College in New Rochelle Becomes a University

Iona College is now known as Iona University. Founded in 1940 and with more than 50,000 alumni around the world, Iona University celebrated the news July 12 with an unveiling on its New Rochelle … more

7/13/22

Catholic High School Players Help Team USA to Gold Medal

Cardinal Hayes High School’s Ian Jackson and Archbishop Stepinac High School’s Johnuel “Boogie” Fland helped Team USA capture the gold medal at the FIBA U17 Basketball World … more

7/13/22

Fordham Prep Graduate Named PGA’s Top Rookie

Cameron Young, a 2015 graduate of Fordham Preparatory School in the Bronx, was named the 2021-2022 PGA Tour Rookie of the Year. “It’s a very special one historically, given Arnold … more

11/16/22

Cardinal Dolan meets students and guests at the Cardinal Egan Catholic Center at New York University in the Greenwich Village section of Manhattan Sept. 8. Cardinal Dolan’s visit came on the 10-year anniversary of the center’s dedication in Cardinal Egan’s name.

Cardinal Egan Catholic Center at NYU Marks A Decade With Appreciation, Gratitude

Cardinal Dolan expressed appreciation to his predecessor Cardinal Edward Egan and recalled the night the Cardinal Egan Catholic Center at New York University was blessed and dedicated as he addressed … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 9/16/22

Three Catholic Schools Celebrate Milestone Anniversaries at Start of Academic Year

Students of Dominican Academy, an all-girls school in Manhattan, attend Mass celebrated by Cardinal Dolan Sept. 12 at St. Vincent Ferrer Church to mark the academy’s 125th anniversary. more

9/21/22

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9/23/22

Cardinal Dolan receives assistance from Joe Long, right, director of children’s faith formation, at the Confirmation Mass for Young People with Special Needs last month at St. Patrick's Cathedral. Also shown is Deacon James Bello.

In Changing Culture, Youth Faith Formation Team Seeks to ‘Boldly Form Disciples’

At the New York Catholic Center in Manhattan, Ela Milewska and her dedicated youth faith formation team seek to implement and oversee youth programs and activities to “boldly form … more

By ARMANDO MACHADO | 7/27/22

Lou Tobacco, president of Msgr. Farrell High School and camp director, checks the bocce balls during a match.

Msgr. Farrell Campers Develop Bocce Skills, Friendships

Francesco Conia came to an easy conclusion and returned to Msgr. Farrell Bocce Summer Camp on Staten Island for a second year July 11-15. “I had so much fun, I had to come back this … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 7/27/22

Twins Jannett Martiena and Jennipher Martiena, and fellow graduate Emily Mays light up 125th annual commencement exercises at The Ursuline School in New Rochelle May 20.

Congratulation Catholic School Graduates of 2022

CLASS ACTS—Commencement exercises are now being held at Catholic schools—elementary, high school and colleges—across the archdiocese. more

6/1/22

Principal Appointed at Academy of Mount St. Ursula

Geraldine Lavery was named principal of the Academy of Mount St. Ursula in the Bronx, the school’s board of trustees announced. Mrs. Lavery has served for 25 years as an educator in the … more

7/27/22

Class of 2022 Valedictorians and Salutatorians

Catholic New York annually salutes the hard work and dedication of the members of the senior class graduating from the 43 Catholic high schools in the Archdiocese of New York. The valedictorians and … more

6/1/22

The pews were packed with graduating seniors from across the archdiocese during the Eucharistic Liturgy for the Class of 2022 Cardinal Dolan celebrated at St. Patrick’s Cathedral May 18.

Cathedral Mass Honors Gift of Catholic Education for High School Seniors

Cardinal Dolan, addressing graduating high school seniors from across the archdiocese, assured them “our Catholic schools—and you’ve just seen some of our best—we’re not … more

By CHRISTIE L. CHICOINE | 6/1/22

Fordham Prep Graduate Young Places Second at British Open

Cameron Young came up one stroke short of winning a PGA major. The Fordham Prep graduate shot a 7-under 65 in the final round of the British Open on July 17 to finish at 19-under par for the four-day … more

7/27/22

Father Thomas Collins, president of Archbishop Stepinac High School in White Plains, greets seniors Eduardo Ramirez and James McCauley, the recipients of the 2022 Xavier E. Flores Memorial Scholarship, and Evelyn Flores, his widow.

Community Service Brings Stepinac Seniors Memorial Scholarship Named for Alumnus

Two Archbishop Stepinac High School seniors—James McCauley of New York City and Eduardo Ramirez of Peekskill—were recently honored with the Xavier E. Flores Memorial Scholarship Award, … more

6/1/22

Christine and Stephen Schwarzman, center, host a graduation celebration May 17 for the 90 Catholic high school seniors they sponsor with tuition assistance through the Inner-City Scholarship Fund in Dillon Hall at the New York Catholic Center in Manhattan.

Schwarzmans Meet Graduating Inner-City High Schoolers They Helped

Joseph Rella finally had the opportunity to meet and thank Stephen and Christine Schwarzman for his Catholic education at a celebration of high school graduation hosted by the couple May 17 in Dillon … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 6/1/22

Kennedy Catholic Prep Wins Archdiocesan Baseball Title

Ryan Boyd allowed three hits and struck out five over seven innings to lead the host John F. Kennedy Catholic Prep baseball team to the program’s first archdiocesan championship with a 1-0 … more

By DAN PIETRAFESA | 6/1/22